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Prince Albert suggested building this bridge in 1860, to link salubrious
Chelsea with up-and-coming Battersea. The road is now extended alongside
Battersea Park, and has some of the best-preserved Victorian terraces in
Wandsworth.

Insider tip: Buses are plentiful, but you are a 15-minute walk from
tube and railway stations. Renovation projects are in short supply, so if
you find one, snap it up.

For sale: A four-storey Victorian gem with six bedrooms, a garage and a
recently excavated basement. £3m from John D Wood (020 7228 0174; johndwood.co.uk).